Happy Burgers
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
61
Score
Public records show five inspections at Happy Burgers stretching back to 2024. Happy Burgers was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager provided during f inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind frying station.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
61
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water not labeled next to handwashing sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of ketchup packets being stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in freezer, employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top preparation table next to service window .
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottle with cooking oil not labeled next to oven, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
58
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed breaded fish stored on top of cooked pork at reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink .
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Burgers on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Burgers.
How does Happy Burgers compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Happy Burgers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Happy Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Burgers have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Burgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Happy Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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